HomeWater FiltersOptimH2O Reverse Osmosis vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

Aquasana's $379 model meets Culligan's $22 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The FM-25 Faucet Mount wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $357.

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis: 1 category wins FM-25 Faucet Mount: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis

$379

FM-25 Faucet Mount

$22
Filter type
Under-sink RO
Faucet-mount
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
lead, chlorine
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
42, 53
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
600 galWin
200 gal
Filter cost / yr
110 USD
40 USDWin
Installation
DIY
DIY
Storage tank
Yes
No

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis

Under-sink RO with Claryum remineralization that targets lead, PFAS, and fluoride.

FM-25 Faucet Mount

Inexpensive faucet-mount filter that reduces lead and chlorine for better-tasting tap water.

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